HOLDEN - Those wishing to amend the town charter with a recall petition won't have to wait long to make their case: selectmen have scheduled a special town meeting for Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at the high school to consider it. More...

In his report to the Wachusett Regional School Committee last week, Superintendent Thomas Pandiscio said "virtually all" the district's 7,000 students heard President Obama's welcoming speech to the nation's students. More...

The Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts Chapter will hold a workshop on how to preserve food from the fall harvest on Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the home of Dawn Desilets Sulmasy on Thompson Road in Princeton. More...

The 13th annual Princeton town-wide yard sale will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, rain or shine. The First Congregational Church of Princeton, UCC on the common is organizing the event. More...

Princeton Girl Scouts signup will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Thomas Prince School cafeteria from 7-8:15 p.m. Registration fee is $12 and checks may be made payable to GSCWM. If you have questions, call Laura Valk at 978-464- 5855. More...

The Friends of the Princeton Library will hold its final 2009 gently-used book sale on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Mechanics Hall, East Princeton (104 Main St., Route 140). Come fill a bag for $5. Questions? Call Judy Dino at 978- 464-4100. More...

Selectmen have approved adding Naquag Elementary School to a proposed project list compiled by the Mass. School Building Authority that identifies and issues grants for school repair and reconstruction projects. More...

I am opposed to the recent petition for a change of Holden's charter to allow recalls of our elected officials. More specifically, I am concerned by what such a recall would say about the proud community in which we live and serve. More...

The Lions Club of Rutland is an organization of approximately 50 men and women who work to raise funds to help support a number of very important causes. The primary goal is the elimination of preventable blindness. More...

All experienced singers are welcome to Master Singers of Worcester open rehearsals for the 2009- 10 season at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22 and 29, at First Congregational Church, 19 Church St., Shrewsbury. More...

Much has been written in the last few years about the brotherhood of firefighters, and you don't have to look far or think hard to find it. Outside the newly built safety complex on Pleasant Street, there's one more touching example. More...

Richards Memorial Library fall storytimes are starting up on Sept. 18. Please let the staff know if you are interested in attending any of the following storytimes by registering in person or by calling 508-754-0793. More...

Local ska band Ruckus has been making noise in the music scene for almost two years, and is gearing up to perform at the "Next Best Thing" battle of the bands on Oct. 10 at the Palladium in Worcester. More...

Otieno Martial Arts Center at 27 Main St. promises to kick those pesky extra pounds away through a variety of tailored-to-you vigorous training programs centering on tae-kwon-do, kickboxing, and other forms of martial arts. More...

Electronics and Appliance Recycling Day to be held at Saint Columba, 10 Richards Ave., Paxton, on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will be open to all residents of Paxton, Holden, Sterling, Hubbardston, Rutland and Princeton. More...

Greendale People's Church, 25 Francis St., Worcester, will hold a flea market on Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Spaces are available for $20, including an eight-foot table and two chairs. For more information, contact Debbie at 508-835-1658. More...

The Holden branch office of Edward Jones Investments is collecting school supplies for children in need. Items collected throughout the month will benefit local students through the Wachusett Food Pantry, on their September distribution date. More...

Lois B. Green of Holden was among three volunteers long associated with Central Mass Boy Scouts of America honored on May 14 at the annual Character Counts Breakfast at Holy Cross Hogan Center, Worcester. More...